GraduateEnvironmental Science
Graduate Diploma in Environmental Science
Murdoch University, Perth, WA, Australia
About this program
Managing human interaction with the environment requires understanding the relationships between land, water, air, biota, and people. This course covers the procedures and skills needed to investigate complex environmental issues across settings such as urban, mining, agricultural, and aquatic environments, and is suited both to upgrading an existing qualification in environmental science and to moving into the field from backgrounds such as geology, forestry, agriculture, zoology, botany, or planning. Students gain an in-depth understanding of the science, policy, procedures, and techniques of environmental planning and management, developing a multidisciplinary grounding in environmental science and proficiency in a range of environmental management techniques. Graduates may be eligible for entry into the one-year Master of Environmental Science. Environmental consultant and environmental scientist appear on some skilled and regional occupation lists, offering a migration pathway that, while less direct than engineering or health fields, does exist. This course is delivered by Murdoch University in Western Australia.
Fees & duration
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Course structure
- Core topics covered in this course include: Geographic Information Systems and remote sensing as used in environmental management and planning Environmental monitoring including use of GIS and remote sensing for designing
- implementing and managing large monitoring programs How to effectively implement education strategies to engage individuals
- communities and organisations in change processes to achieve environmental and sustainability outcomes Understanding of sustainable land and water management with particular reference to agricultural
- forestry and mining activities. Murdoch prepared me incredibly well
- not just for the science
- but for the reality of the work. Holly Thompson
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Career & PR pathway
Occupations this degree typically leads to, and their skilled-migration list status
Environmental ConsultantANZSCO 234312
On MLTSSL, supporting the 189, 190, and 491. VETASSESS wants a bachelor's or higher in a highly relevant field plus at least a year of relevant post-qualification work. Also on CSOL, additionally supporting the employer-sponsored 482 and 186.
Assessed by VETASSESS
Environmental Research ScientistANZSCO 234313
On MLTSSL, supporting the 189, 190, and 491, via VETASSESS assessment.
Assessed by VETASSESS
Environmental EngineerANZSCO 233915
On both MLTSSL and CSOL, supporting 189/190/491 and the employer-sponsored 482/186.
Assessed by Engineers Australia
List membership changes over time and does not guarantee an invitation. See the skilled occupation lists guide and the points calculator before relying on this for a visa decision.
Admissions
A recognised Bachelor degree (AQF Level 7) or higher. If the first degree is not related to this area of study then at least two years of relevant work/life experience is required. Most of the units taken assume some prior knowledge, details of which are given in the description of each unit in the Handbook. Some students may therefore need to complete additional prerequisite units.
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